Fund Profile: Elizabeth Jane Smyth Memorial Scholarship
About Elizabeth Jane Smyth
On Friday, June 16, 2017, surrounded by her family, Elizabeth Jane Smyth was peacefully taken to heaven after a three-year battle with cancer.
Those who knew Elizabeth best would describe her spirit as joyful, playful, quick witted, faith filled and kind hearted. Elizabeth was well known as an intelligent, humble, compassionate and giving friend who always made time for others. As a devoted woman of deep faith, Elizabeth's view and outlook on life was a true symbol of how love, loyalty and belief in God can inspire the lives of others.
Born in Naperville, IL, Elizabeth and her family moved to Modesto at the age of three months. She graduated from Beyer High School in 2006 and attended UC San Diego where she graduated with a B.S. in Management Science. During her undergraduate studies, Elizabeth was selected to be UCSD's representative intern in Washington D.C at the American Enterprise Institute. She began her career at E & J Gallo Winery as a Scholarship Intern and subsequently went on to a full-time career in Brand Management.
Elizabeth willingly gave back to her community volunteering at Wilson Elementary School, teaching catechism at St. Joseph's Church and mentoring young women at Gallo Early Start Leadership Camp.
Supporting, encouraging and inspiring young women to be the best version of themselves was a passion held close to Elizabeth's heart.
Fund Purpose
The Elizabeth Jane Smyth Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating seniors and transferring MJC students pursuing a degree at a four-year college or university.
Requirements
Current or past student at Beyer High School
Demonstrate financial need
Pursuing a Bachelors of Science at a four-year university
(Preference will be given to female students with a 3.25+ GPA and strong community service)
Award Amount
$2,000
Selection
Stanislaus Community Foundation staff will select one recipient annually based on the scholarship criteria.